Manny Acosta vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

Simeon Woods Richardson built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Acosta led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 86), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 100), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 98). Simeon Woods Richardson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Acosta.